Update Protection against Microsoft Word Multiple SPRM Records Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (MS09-027)
| Check Point Reference: | CPAI-2009-162 | |
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| Source: | Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-027 | |
| Industry Reference(s): | CVE-2009-0563 | |
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| Who is Vulnerable? Microsoft Office Word 2002 SP3 Microsoft Office Word 2003 SP3 Microsoft Office Word 2007 SP1 Microsoft Office for Mac 2004 Microsoft Office for Mac 2008 Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003 SP3 Microsoft Office Word Viewer Microsoft Works 8.5 Microsoft Works 9 | ||
| Vulnerability Description A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Word. Microsoft Word is a popular word processing software. A remote attacker could exploit this issue via a malformed Word file. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow execution of arbitrary code on a target system. |
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Update/Patch Available Apply patches: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-027 |
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Vulnerability Details The vulnerability is due to an error in Microsoft Word that fails to properly handle Word files. A remote attacker could trigger this flaw by convincing a victim to open a specially crafted Word file that includes too many SPRM records. Successful exploitation of this issue may corrupt system memory allowing execution of arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. |
Protection Overview
This protection will detect and block the transferring of malformed Word files over HTTP.
In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.
To configure the defense, select your product from the list below and follow the related protection steps.